News
May, 2025
New Contactless Kayak Rentals Coming to Elkhorn Creek by Summer 2025
Georgetown/Scott County, Kentucky is making getting out on the water easier by installing a contactless kayak rental station - coming to Cardome Park and a second to be announced location later this summer!
May, 2025
Community Celebrates Grand Opening of the Scott County Farmers' Market Pavilion in Downtown Georgetown
The heart of downtown is set to bloom with local flavor and community spirit as it celebrates the grand opening of the new Scott County Farmers' Market Pavilion on Saturday May 10th.
May, 2025
LF Heritage Distilling Co.'s Tasting and Blending Barn Opens in Georgetown, KY
LF Heritage Distilling Co. brings unique bourbon experiences to the Birthplace of Bourbon with the first full-scale bourbon distillery operation in Scott COunty since Buffalo Springs Distilling Company closed in 1968.
April, 2025
KACVB Spring Conference Brings Economic Boost to Georgetown
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism welcomed tourism leaders across the state last week as the Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Beuraus hosted its Spring Conference in Georgetown.
February, 2025
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Commission Calls for Downtown Walls to Showcase New Murals
The Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Commission is excited to unveil a new mural initiative to enhance the city’s visual appeal and community pride. The Commission seeks building owners who are interested in offering wall space for mural installations.
December, 2024
Lori Saunders Named President of the Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Lori Saunders, Executive director of Georgetown/Scott County Tourism, has been named President of the Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (KACVB) for 2025. Lori brings years of experience in tourism and destination marketing to her new leadership role.
December, 2024
Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus Holds 4th Quarter Meeting in Fanklin Kentucky
Tourism leaders from across Kentucky gather at KACVB's 4th quarter meeting in Fanklin, KY, gaining insights, strengthening statewide collaborations and recognizing excellence in the industry.
November, 2024
Historic Downtown Georgetown, KY Makes Big Plans for the Holiday Season
It's the most wonderful time of the year in Georgetown, KY! There's something about a small-town Christmas that engages the entire community and evokes a sense of nostalgia. Just think of it as a Norman Rockwell magazine cover spring to life, and it has big plans for the holiday season ahead.
November, 2024
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Takes Home Multiple Awards for Outstanding Campaigns
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism is proud to announce its recognition for excellence in marketing and promotion, taking home awards for three outstanding marketing campaigns.
September, 2024
The 43rd Annual Festival of the Horse Returns with the Best of the Bluegrass
The 43rd ANnual Festival of the Horse gallops back into Downtown Georgetown, Kentucky September 6-8, bringing with it an expanded Festival Area, Kentucky craft vendors, local headlining musicians, a craft beer garden, all of your favorite foods, family fun activities and parades celebrating the Best of the Bluegrass.
June, 2024
Horses, Horsepower & Hollers: The Legendary Kentucky Adventure
Visitors seeking a weekend getaway in the heart of Kentucky are in luck as Kentucky's Bowling Green, Corbin, Franklin, Georgetown, Harlan and Shelby Co. have joined forces to showcase the unique cultural, historical and adventurous offerings of the Bluegrass State.
June, 2024
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Joins Statewide "Kentucky Horse Power" Campaign
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism announces its participation in a statewide campaign launching on June 10th. This initiative, led by the Kentucky Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau aims to enhance the visibility and allure of Kentucky's diverse landscapes and activities.
May, 2024
Georgetown and Scott County Celebrates Unprecedented Economic Growth in 2023
Reports are out and the research conducted by Tourism Economics and commissioned by the Kentucky Department of Tourism reveals a year of remarkable economic development in 2023.
May, 2024
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Celebrate 50 Years At Party On The Square
Party On The Square returns to Downtown Georgetown May 25th, 7-10pm with live music from Ohio's hottest party band, the Players Club alongside more family entertainment than ever before!
April, 2024
Horses, Horsepower and Hollers' Tourism Initiative Launched by Six Kentucky Tourism Bureaus
Horses, Horsepower and Hollers promises to be a distinctive and immersive journey through six key destinations in Kentucky, each offering its own unique blend of cultural, historical and adventurous experiences.
Georgetown/Scott County Hosts First-Ever Mountain Bike Event
Horses, Horsepower and Hollers promises to be a distinctive and immersive journey through six key destinations in Kentucky, each offering its own unique blend of cultural, historical and adventurous experiences.
October, 2023
Kentucky Highlights Spooky Sights & Haunted Attractions
Enter Georgetown’s Dead Man’s Hollow & Haunted Highway with Kentucky After Dark, a new first-of-its-kind haunted hotspots trail that dares visitors to discover the paranormal side of Kentucky.
October, 2023
Kentucky Invites Travelers to Take a Joy Ride
For some travelers, venturing off the beaten path can be intimidating, so many miss our beautiful downtowns, local shops and welcoming hospitality. KY's Joy Ride campaign encourages travelers to take the backroads and own the idea that life is all about the journey and not just the destination.
September, 2023
Headley-Whitney Museum Opens 100ths Birthday Celebration of Artist Henry Faulkner
An exclusive 'eccentric rebel artist' exhibit at Hockensmith's Fine Art Editions Gallery & Press showcases the lifetime works of Henry Faulkner.
September, 2023
Georgetown, KY's 42nd Annual Festival of the Horse Planned for Sept 7-10
The best of the Bluegrass brings live music, kentucky made crafts, food, family fun and 3 days of parades to Historic Downtown Georgetown!
July, 2023
A Year in Review: 2022 A Year of Transition, Optimism and Action
Following a two-year pandemic, Tourism across the nation entered a period of recovery and transition. Through careful planning and redoubled efforts Georgetown/Scott County Tourism now reports strong performance!
May, 2023
Downtown Georgetown Concert Series Returns To Main Street
Georgetown lets the good times roll beginning May 27 with its annual Downtown Georgetown Concert Series bringing the party back to Main Street and continuing through Aug. 26 with Live music, food vendors and inflatables!
May, 2023
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Celebrates The Power Of Travel
National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual event that is celebrated throughout the nation, bringing light to the power of travel and the amazing economic impact it can bring to communities across America.
February, 2023
The Women of Georgetown, Kentucky Georgetown showcases women throughout March Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Georgetown/Scott County Tourism is featuring one local woman a day through March in its “Women of Georgetown” series. The series will be published across Georgetown’s social media platforms, sharing insights, achievements and inspiration of community leaders, business owners and professionals on its G-town Unwound blog, Facebook page and Instagram feed.
December, 2022
KTIA Names Lori Saunders 2022 Member of the Year
Lori Cooper Saunders was named KTIA Member of the Year during the Kentucky Travel Industry Association's annual meeting in November in Lexington, KY. Saunders is the executive director of the Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Commission, a position she has held since 2016.
November, 2022
Celebrate Independently Owned Businesses on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday takes place on November 26 this year, providing an opportunity to discover, celebrate and support small businesses. More than four dozen distinctive and independently owned small businesses are located in Georgetown, lining the streets of the downtown and adding color, vibrancy and activity to the historic district.
September, 2022
Super 8 by Wyndham Georgetown Wins 2021 Super Pride Award AND 2022 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award
Super 8 by Wyndham Georgetown today announced it has been recognized by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as a Super 8 Pride Award winner AND by TripAdvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award winner. These awards celebrate top performing hotels that have received outstanding guest reviews from travelers around the globe, and as challenging as the past two years have been, Super 8 by Wyndham Georgetown stood out by consistently delivering positive and accommodating experiences to their guests.
August 25, 2022
The 41st Annual Festival of the Horse Gallops into Kentucky Horse Headquarters
The 41st Annual Festival of the Horse gallops back into Kentucky Horse Headquarters the weekend of September 9-11, bringing with it all-new street performers, Kentucky craft vendors, local headlining musicians, a craft beer garden, all of your favorite festival foods, family-fun activities like Fox Creek Amusement rides as well as the Toyota Grand Parade of Horses, the Georgetown Community Hospital Colt & Filly Review Parade and more at this free-admission event that celebrates the role of the horse and its heritage.
August 2, 2022
Senator Leads Effort to Help Kentucky & Georgetown Tourism Get Back on Its Feet
COVID-19 had a devastating impact on most of the world’s industries and economies. One of the hardest hit was the travel and tourism industry, with trillions of dollars in lost spending and pandemic fallout contributing heavily to unemployment.
June 7, 2022
Georgetown Celebrates Juneteenth June 18 celebration takes place at Ed Davis Park
Georgetown goes all in for Juneteenth with a celebration taking place on Saturday, June 18, at Ed Davis Park and featuring a full afternoon and evening of food, fun, music and more. All are invited to come join in the festivities of this important national day of observance.
August 17, 2021
Popular celebration brings wealth of Kentucky crafts and musicians for their big anniversary year!
The 40th Annual Festival of the Horse gallops into Kentucky Horse Headquarters the weekend of September 10-12, bringing with it more Kentucky craft vendors than ever before. Expect the fest to be back in full swing in anticipation of marking its 40th anniversary, with local headlining musicians, a variety of awesome vendors, a craft beer garden, all of your favorite festival foods, family-fun activities like Fox Creek Amusement rides as well as the Toyota Grand Parade of Horses, the Georgetown Community Hospital Colt & Filly Review Parade, Horse Show & Games and more at this free-admission event that celebrates the role of the horse and its heritage.
July 7, 2021
Elkhorn Creek Float Fest Returns for a Third Year Full day float on Kentucky’s longest creek with music, food, prizes, more
The third annual Elkhorn Creek Float Fest takes place Saturday, August 7, at Peninsula Park in Scott County. This family-friendly event features a full day float from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Kentucky’s longest and loveliest creek and includes music, food and prizes and a chance to learn about local waterways.